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Patent GB-190413135-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bedsteads and the like.
Inventor: SMITH ARTHUR HAROLD
Filed: 1904-06-10
Granted: 1905-04-13
Abstract: 13,135. Smith, A. H., Lillie, B. A., Butterfield, L. P., and Pattison, E. E. L. June 10. Bedsteads; mattresses.-The mattress frame or bed bottom h is suspended by means of brackets l and rods m,j, i from laminated C-springs g, which gradually decrease in thickness towards tbeir upper ends and are secured at their lower ends between the horizontal web of the angle-rails d and the top of the leg brackets b by screws e, and bolts f or otherwise. The side rails d are connected by spigot-ended end rails a fitting into the leg brackets b. The mattress frame or bed bottom is caused to overhang the bedstead at each side, and the rods j may have a slight inward inclination. S or other springs curved in a vertical plane may be used instead of C-springs, and the mattress frame or bed bottom may hang inside or laterally between the springs.
Patent GB-190413433-A (GB)
Title: Improved Process and Apparatus for Cleaning Out Electric Accumulator Batteries
Inventor: HICKING HEINRICH
Filed: 1904-06-14
Granted: 1904-09-15
Abstract: 13,433. Hicking, H. June 14. Hand stirring-rods for agitating the muddy sediment in electric accumulators consists each of a wooden handle k, Fig. 4, carrying a strip m of india-rubber on which are leaden weights l. The stirrer is inserted behind the last battery plate, and is pushed down until the strip m lies along the bottom of the vessel, when the sediment can be agitated,
Patent GB-190418452-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Frame for Conveying Eggs.
Inventor: KOPPITZ JOHANNES
Filed: 1904-08-25
Granted: 1904-09-29
Abstract: 18,452. Koppitz, J., and Ewers, J. Aug. 25. Boxes for eggs.-The two halves a, a<1>, Figs. 2 and 3, of a frame for eggs are provided with bottoms b. These parts are held apart by a piece g, which may form part of one or both of the half frames a, a', aud have holes with slotted, tapering, elastic edges d for holding the eggs i firmly during transport. Clamps h are inserted in recesses n in the half-frame edges, along which they are then pushed until the half frames a, a<1> are held together. Large frames are strengthened by partitions w.
Patent GB-190419421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Shirt-cuffs.
Inventor: KIRCHNER CARL BENEDIKT
Filed: 1904-09-08
Granted: 1904-11-17
Abstract: 19,421. Kirchner, C. B. Sept. 8. Cuffs.-A cuff, shown in cross-section at a, has at its rear end a channel c to facilitate its attachment to the wristband of a shirt e. The cuff is secured by stud or other fastenings h on the wristband, which engage with sockets g attached to the side of the channel. Besides the usual link-holes, two tabs are provided on opposite sides of the cuff near the attachment to the waistband. One of the tabs has a buttonhole, through which is passed a button sewn on the other tab.
Patent GB-190420467-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stuffing-box Packing.
Inventor: GATES GEORGE
Filed: 1904-09-22
Granted: 1905-01-05
Abstract: 20,467. Gates, G. Sept. 22. Stuffing-boxes.-A piston-rod or rotating shaft is Racked partly by fibrous packing, which also lubricates the rod or shaft, and partly by segmental white-metal rings, compressed by coned brass rings. A white-metal ring c, Fig. 1, rests against the neck bush b, and is grooved to receive ridges on the surface of a brass ring h, which is preferably segmental. A segmental white-metal ring i with. coned faces rests against the ring h, and is separated from a pair of similar rings n, by a brass ring l, wedge-shaped in cross-section. A brass ring h with one coned face separates the ring n and the fibrous cotton or other packing o. The rings i &c. are built up of segments in the manner shown in Fig. 4. They may be made by casting white metal round tinned brass strips q.
Patent GB-190420665-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or appertaining to Perforated Beams or Cylinders on which Textile Fabrics and Materials are Treated with Liquids and Fluids.
Inventor: KENWORTHY JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1904-09-26
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 20,665. Kenworthy, J. W., and Ward, I. D. Sept. 26. Liquids, treating with.-A perforated beam 2 is covered with expanded sheet metal 3, wire gauze, wire netting, or the like, the upstanding parts of which support the usual wrapper 4. The liquid or fluid is thus more evenly applied to the innermost layers of the fabric &c.
Patent GB-190422266-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Snow Gathering and Melting Devices.
Inventor: ELSNER JOSEPH
Filed: 1904-10-15
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 22,266. Elsner, J. Oct. 15. Snow and ice, melting; snow ploughs.-In a vehicle for removing snow from tracks and roads, the snow is thrown by the scoop 4 into the melting-chamber 5, where it falls on the bars 6. Air is forced by a motor-driven fan 11 through furnaces 8 to the distributing-pipes 9, some of the openings 10 of which are placed below the bars 6 and some above, the latter serving to melt the pulverulent snow as it enters and to carry some of the moisture away as vapour. The foremost part of the scoop is preferably loosely attached, so as to adapt itself to the surface of the track, and lateral wings 29 may be hinged vertically at the sides of the scoop, the angular opening being regulated by pinions 32 which gear with toothed arcs 31. The water is discharged from the bottom of the vehicle, and the furnaces are preferably provided with counter. balanced lids 20, as shown.
Patent GB-190427112-A (GB)
Title: Locking Mechanism for Doors of Railway-carriages and such like Vehicles
Inventor: THOMPSON WALTER
Filed: 1904-12-13
Granted: 1905-07-27
Abstract: 27,112. Thompson, W. Dec. 13. Doors, locking simultaneously.-A number of railway and like carriage doors are locked simultaneously by applying air pressure to a number of pistons and so shooting an equivalent number of bolts into sockets in the doors, the bolts being released by means of spiral springs when the air pressure is removed. In the apparatus shown, compressed air is admitted to the back of a piston e fitted with airtight washers, so that the bolt d is shot into its socket in the door. The return of the piston, upon release of the pressure, is effected by means of a spring j, which lies against the end f of the piston cylinder a. A flange k is fitted to limit the motion of the piston. Compressed air is admitted to the piston by means of a pipe i screwed in at h to the cylinder end g.
Patent GB-190502876-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cocks for Water, Gas and other Mains
Inventor: ANDRE CHAMBOLLE
Filed: 1905-02-11
Abstract: 2876. Chambolle, A. April 9, 1904, [date applied for under Patents Act, 1901]. Void. [Published under Patents Act, 1901.] Sliding valves; casings.-A sluice valve for water, gas, or other mains is constructed, as shown in Figs. 1 and 2, with a casing a having a domeshaped chamber b, c below the level of the main to receive the slide or valve g in the open position and to catch sediment. The lower part of the dome is formed, as shown, with a central aperture to receive the cylindrical end of the screw spindle e. The slide g is tapered upwards and is fitted with bronze facing-rings i, Fig. 3, secured thereto by lugs j, elastic packing-rings h being interposed between the rings i and the slide to facilitate the act of seating. The screw nut f which engages the screw e is lodged in a slot in the slide, as shown in Fig. 2, and may be removed, when the screw is taken out, through a hand-hole m in the casing. For this purpose, the slide is hoisted into its closed position by means of hooks formed thereon. A hole n is provided at the top of the casing for the attachment of a pipe so that leakage can be detected when the valve is closed. A similar hole p is provided at the bottom of the casing for the removal of water of condensation in the case of a gas main.
Patent GB-190505625-A (GB)
Title: A Safety Apparatus for Pit Cages, Hoists and the like.
Inventor: VERNON CHARLES
Filed: 1905-03-17
Granted: 1905-11-09
Abstract: 5625. Vernon, C. March 17. Safety suspending apparatus for pit cages, hoists, and the like. The cage is provided with a clip through which the guiderope passes, a movable portion tion of the clip being forced against the rope by pinions operating screws should the suspending-chain break. Fig. 1 is an elevation and Fig. 2 a vertical section of the clip, in its operative position. The inner part 3 of the clip is attached to the frame 1, and is shaped to form a guide for the plates 4, 5, the former having lugs 6 to prevent it from moving vertically. The part 3 also forms a nut for the right and left handed screws 13 operated by the pinions 14, which gear with toothed quadrants 15. In the event of the suspending-chain breaking, the springs and weights combine to depress the levers 17, and thus turn the pinions and force the plate 5 into engagement with the guiderope. This plate has its inner face inclined, so that the weight of the cage wedges the clip into tighter engagement. Springs 11, 12 normally keep the plate 5 in its inoperative position. The suspending-chain is connected to a pair of levers, the ends of which are connected by chains to the quadrant levers.
Patent GB-190505822-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Envelopes and Dark Slides for Plates and Flat Films and in Camera Backs and Adapters Receiving them.
Inventor: STAEHLER MAX
Filed: 1905-03-20
Granted: 1906-01-04
Abstract: 5822. Staehler, M., [Zeiss, C.]. March 20. Dark slides ; cameras ; envelopes. -Relates to improvements in the envelope and dark slide described in Specification No. 16,821, A.D. 1898, and in adapters or a construction of camera back for holding the dark slides. In the single dark slide shown in Fig. 3, the shutter f covering the film a in the envelope carrier b projects through the lined slit of the camera back or adapter g. The eyelet e holds the padded parts c of the envelope carrier in the outer frame d. The corners of the carrier b project less than the front corners of the frame d and more than the back corners, in order to facilitate the complete withdrawal and re-insertion of the envelope. When the modified frame d<1>, Fig. 10, in which no part of the front reaches to the slit, is used, one or both corners of the back should project more than the film carrier. In the double dark slide shown in Fig. 14, the films a', a<2> are separated by a partition b‹, and reach about as far as the frame d. The frame jacket d‹ is open at one side and closed at the other, but this frame jacket may be replaced by a simple flap which can be folded back on either side. In a further modified construction each film has an independent shutter, thus rendering the dividing-partition b‹ unnecessary. The dark slide is retained in the adapter or camera back by a stud i on a spring arm k engaging the eyelet c, and is held in position by the spring- pressed focussing-plate m. This plate is bevelled at m‹ to facilitate the insertion of the dark slide, and a roller n under the influence of a flat spring p presses the dark slide against the lining h of the slit.
Patent GB-190513071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Means for Washing Clothes.
Inventor: HEPWORTH JOHN WILLIAM
Filed: 1905-06-24
Granted: 1906-03-15
Abstract: 13,071. Hepworth, J. W. June 24. Washing-machines.-A looselyhanging belt in which clothes are carried passes between squeezing- rollers 4 and over guide-rollers 5, all which rollers are mounted in end frames 3, and through a tub containing washing-liquid. Beneath the squeezing- rollers is a trough with a run-off pipe 6, into which dirty water is squeezed ; the level of liquid in the tub never rises as high as the trough. The belt may consist of two strips of webbing a held together by longitudinally-threaded cords b, whereby the clothes may be held tight in the pockets so formed. Several bands may be used in a single large machine. A steam pipe may be provided in the wash-tub, or other heating means may be used.
Patent GB-190520946-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Construction of Radiators for Cooling Water of Motor-vehicles and others.
Inventor: LEROI BAPTISTE LOUIS
Filed: 1905-10-16
Granted: 1906-09-13
Abstract: 20,946. Leroi, B. L., and DomÚnech, M. Oct. 16. Gas and like engines.-In a radiator for cooling water from the water jackets of motor-vehicles and the like, in which the water passes through a rotating wheel formed with a hollow rim communicating with a hollow hub, the rim and hub are connected by sets of small tubes. Within the central opening of an outer tank a is mounted a wheel provided with a hollow rim and also with a hollow hub divided into compartments f, g by a partition h. Each compartment communicates with the hollow rims by sets of tubes c. The axle is fitted with two tubes j, k communicating with the compartment g, f, respectively. One pipe communicates with the tank a by means of a pipe m. The other pipe k is connected to the water jacket of the motor. Water entering one compartment f thus passes to the hollow rim through one set of tubes and returns through another set of tubes to the compartment g, whence it passes through the tank a back to the water jacket. 'Vanes o may be fitted to the hindermost row of tubes.
Patent GB-190601195-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Ball-and-ring Crushing Mills.
Inventor: GIESECKE CARL
Filed: 1906-01-16
Granted: 1906-02-15
Abstract: 1195. Giesecke, C. Jan. 16. Ball-and-ring mills.-The grinding-track is composed of two parts a, b, meeting at the point c which is slightly below the place where the balls encounter the track, so that when the track becomes worn the upper part a only requires renewal.
Patent GB-190605037-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Synchronous Alternating Current Generators.
Inventor: HOWORTH FRANKLIN WISE
Filed: 1906-03-01
Granted: 1907-03-01
Abstract: 5037. Howorth, F. W., [Maschinenfabrik Oerlikon]. March 1. Field magnets.-The continuous-current-excited field magnets of synchronous alternating-current generators are surrounded upon the entire periphery by a uniformly - arranged short - circuited screen winding for the purpose of damping the pulsations of the magnetic field produced in the body of the field magnet by the armature current. The winding only acts when the armature is loaded. In the case of rotating field magnets, in which the exciting-winding S is embedded in slots, Fig. 1, the screen conductors may take the form of wedges L for fixing the winding S in the slots, shortcircuited at both ends by rings R, Fig. 2. The screen winding enables a synchronous motor fitted therewith to be driven temporarily as an induction motor, for example, at starting, and no care need be exercised upon lamellation of the field. magnet iron.
Patent GB-190609875-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Proving Dough.
Inventor: CALLOW JOHN
Filed: 1906-04-27
Granted: 1907-02-28
Abstract: 9875. Callow, J. April 27. Conveyers.-Dough is proved between the dividing and the moulding operations by being placed in hanging trays A carried in a circuitous path by-a conveyer B which passes around sprocket-wheels C, C'. The trays are charged at E and discharged at F by teeth R on the trays engaging with a toothed disk P. The conveyer may be arranged to travel in a series of vertical or diagonal planes or otherwise, and may be formed of a pair of chains or bands between which the trays are hung.
Patent GB-190612087-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with Steam Turbines.
Inventor: LEVANTIN ONNI
Filed: 1906-05-23
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 12,087. Levantin, O. May 23. Impact-wheels.-Relates t o reversible multipleexpansion impact-wheels. In a quadruple-expansion engine, each of the four wheels a, Figs. 1 and 2, communicates with four channels 1, 2, 3, 4, Figs. 3 and 4, by way of oblique nozzles b, c situated on opposite sides of partitions f. The channels for one wheel only are shown diagrammatically in Fig. 6. The controlling-valve g is shown in Figs. 2, 3, and 4. To rotate the engine clockwise, the valve is turned into the position shown in Fig. 3. Steam enters the casing by an inlet i, Fig. 2, and passes through a port h, Fig. 3, in the valve to the channels 1, 2, 3 leading to the first wheel, the channel 4 being blocked off. The steam flows round these channels and through the ports b, and after driving the wheel is exhausted back into the channels 1, 2, 4 through the nozzles c. Thence it is led by the oblique port k in the valve to the channels 1, 2, 3 of the next group. This action is twice repeated. The steam is finally exhausted through a port l in the valve communicating with a port m, Fig. 2. The passages 4 are provided with auxiliary exhaust ports q, Fig. 6, leading to the ports k in the valve when the latter is in the position for forward working. To reverse the engine, the valve is turned into the position shown in Fig. 4. Steam then passes from a port h' in the valve to the channels 1, 2, 4. After driving the wheel, the steam re-enters the channels and passes into the oblique ports o in the valve, whence it is led to the passages 1, 2, 4 of the next group. The steam is finally exhausted through a port l in the valve. The channels 3 are provided with auxiliary ports ql similar to those in the channels 4. The nozzles b, c may be tapered. In a modification, only two channels are provided for each wheel. Specifications Nos. 2010 and 9377, A.D. 1905, are referred to.
Patent GB-190617478-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to the Elastic Suspension of Vehicles.
Inventor: DUC CLAUDE-HENRI LEOUZON LE
Filed: 1906-08-03
Granted: 1907-01-03
Abstract: 17,478. Le Duc, C.-H. L., and Garchey, L. A. Aug. 3. Springs; undercarriages. - T h e bodies of motor and other road vehicles are mounted upon the undercarriages s o as to allow of both horizontal and vertical movements, such movements being cushioned by special spring arrangements. A cross-bar b, Figs. 1, 2, and 6, fixed to the vehicle body, extends through slots 8 in the sides of cylindrical or other shaped casings c connected to the axle a by plates g and to links y at the ends of the ordinary semi-elliptic springs by rods z. Plates i, secured to the cross-bar b, form a piston working within the casing c, and bearing against india-rubber cushions o which may be filled with compressed air. Horizontal movement is cushioned by spiral springs m, blade springs n, or india-rubber or pneumatic rings, placed between the bar b and segments k provided with balls l which bear against the casing c. In a modification, the bar b, Fig. 4, is connected on its upper side by rings q, r, with a conical india-rubber cushion o, and on its lower side by a bolt t having an adjusting- nut x, with india-rubber buffers v, v<1>, the former of which are mounted in a plate u, while the latter is fitted in a groove in the casing c and bears against a plate w. In another modification, the buffers v, v<1> are replaced by a conical cushion arranged symmetrically with the cushion o, adjustment of the springs being obtained by dividing the casing c horizontally at the middle and connecting the fore ends thus formed by a locking-ring formed with opposite screw-threads. The front casings c of animal-drawn vehicles are mounted in circular forks 7, Fig. 7, provided at the ends of lateral extensions formed on the upper part 4 of the fore-carriage. The bars b may be disposed longitudinally.
Patent GB-190618654-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Infusers for Coffee, Tea or the like.
Inventor: PAYNE LAWRENCE TEMPLE
Filed: 1906-08-20
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 18,654. Payne, L. T. Aug. 20. Tea, coffee, &c. making apparatus.-An infuser for coffee, tea, &c. comprises a vessel a with perforated sides containing a tube b with openings b<1> at the bottom, and is covered by a dished lid c having an opening c<2>. The lid may be hinged to the vessel a and be secured by a spring clip by which the vessel may be lifted, or it may be held by friction and if necessary by a pivoted ring d cranked to engage the rim c<3>. In use, coffee &c. is placed in the vessel a, which is placed in a receptacle, and water is poured into the funnel a. The lid c and tube b may be connected.
Patent GB-190621841-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Movable Cheek Ring Guards for the Mouthpieces of any kind of Bits for Riding or Driving to Prevent Punishing the Mouths of Horses
Inventor: TURNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1906-10-03
Granted: 1907-01-17
Abstract: 21,841. Turner, W. Oct. 3. Bits.-The bit is provided with a cheek ring A, which is formed with or has secured to it a tubular portion B of india-rubber, which fits over the ordinary mouthpiece C and protects the bars of the mouth. The ring, which may be made of indiarubber, soft metal, leather, &c., is slit at D so that it can be sprung on the mouthpiece C.
Patent GB-190624279-A (GB)
Title: A New or Improved Composition for Removing Paint or Varnish from Wood, Iron, Stone or the like.
Inventor: THOMAS WILLIAM HOPKINS
Filed: 1906-10-31
Granted: 1907-05-23
Abstract: 24,279. Thomas, W. H., and Jolley, A. Oct. 31. Paints and varnishes, removing.-A composition containing caustic soda, American potash, clay, starch, lime, and blue is mixed with water and applied with a brush, sponge, or cloth to the surface. The paint or varnish may be removed subsequently by washing with water or scraping with a knife.
Patent GB-190624494-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Delivering Measured Quantities of Different Kinds of Wheat and other Grain.
Inventor: BROUGHTON ROBERT BINGE
Filed: 1906-11-02
Granted: 1907-09-19
Abstract: 24,494. Broughton, R. B. Nov. 2. Fastenings.-The covers of the compartments of grain measuring-apparatus are each secured by a pin H engaging in a hole I and a spring bolt J withdrawn by a key K inserted in an opening L. The key may be squared to turn a cam which operates the bolt.
Patent GB-190702048-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Brakes for Railway and like Vehicles.
Inventor: SIMPSON CHARLES CHRISTOPHER WO
Filed: 1907-01-26
Granted: 1907-10-24
Abstract: 2048. Simpson, C. C. W. Jan. 26. Brakes.-In order to secure the hand-levers of a railway - wagon brake, operated from the opposite corners of the vehic!e, in the raised position, one of the levers is moved laterally against a spring b secured to the guard a and is placed between the spring and a pivoted pawl c. The hand-lever is connected with a wedge for operating the brakes, as described in Specification No. 8777, A.D. 1906, and the lower end d of the wedge passes through a spring bracket f, Fig. 3, on which is mounted a pivoted arm l. As the hand-lever is lowered, the notches e are forced over the end of the arm l against the spring resistance of the bracket f, and serve to retain the brake in the operative position. When the bar d is raised on releasing the brakes, the arm l is turned on its pivot and allows the bar to pass freely.
Patent GB-190708608-A (GB)
Title: Improved Device for Attaching Cloths to Scrubbing and Dusting Brooms.
Inventor: SCHMIDT WILHELM
Filed: 1907-04-13
Granted: 1907-11-07
Abstract: 8608. Schmidt, W. April 13. No Patent granted (Sealingfee not paid). Fastenings, clip. A clip for eecuring dusters and scouring-cloths to brooms comprises a bent strip e of metal pivoted to a piece c secured to the handle by a screw passing through a hole f. A spring d tends to keep the arms a of the strip e in contact with the back of the broom stock.
Patent GB-190709352-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Bicycle Stands
Inventor: SUENCKENBERG LAURITZ
Filed: 1907-04-22
Granted: 1907-08-08
Abstract: 9352. S³nckenberg, L. April 22. Supports.-Bicycle supports are in the form of a bar 4, Fig. 1, pivoted to a clip 3 attached to one of the chain stays, a spring- pressed tongue 8 locking the support in its operative position and a key inserted through the hole 9 releasing the tongue ; when the bar is swung clear of the ground, it is held in clips fixed on the chain stay. Combined with this bar is a bent rod 7, pivoted to the clip 3, and adapted to be folded between the spokes of the back wheel by the cam-like action of. the head of the bar 4 when the bar is used to support the machine, a bracket on the bar locking the rod when so folded. A spring 10 assists in removing the rod 7 from its locked position.